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Markets & Fairs
Hungerford has developed over the centuries as a market town, supplying the goods and services for the surrounding villages.
More than 800 years of market history
Hungerford probably gained a market in 1248, during the reign of Henry III. There is little written evidence of this until 1296, when Edward I confirmed to the inhabitants of the town certain Rights and Privileges, including the right to hold a Market.
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Our News
On June 27th, 28th & 29th, a Hungerford Town Council led committee and Commemorative Convoys organised the most fantastic weekend to commemorate D-Day80.
Hot off the press, the latest newsletter about the wetland the Town and Manor is planning for Hungerford.
After three years of planning, over twenty reports from expert consultants and an extensive and in depth public consultation, the planning application for the Kennet Valley Wetland Reserve, to be developed by the Town and Manor of Hungerford, has now been submitted to West Berkshire Council.
